21 December 2007

When I Grow Up


Jenny, 1977

When I grow up, I want to be me on a really great day. Strong but feeling, honest and true, smart but game for anything. I want to be the first in the fam to graduate from college. To travel anywhere I want in the world. To surround myself with good people. To do things that scare me. And inspire me. To swim in the ocean and hike in the mountains. To grow my faith. To forgive and look forward. To see potential in very small things. To work hard. To succeed as a magazine editor in NYC. To have nights that never end. To eat whatever I want. To do what feels right in my heart. To love and be loved. To make a home. To be a mom... the best one I can figure out how to be. To show my family a love that will always be with them. At 12:01 pm today I turn 31, and these are my dreams come true. I feel so unworthy of my magnificent life so far. I am a lucky chick and I know it.

5 comments:

Triple the Love said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBY'S MOMMY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!

Maria Jordan MacKeigan said...

Feliz cumpleaños a ti, Feliz cumpleaños a ti, Feliz cumpleaños querida Buby's mom! Feliz cumpleaños a ti!!! Y muchos mas!!!

Alana Goldstein said...

Happy Happy Birthday to one of the coolest moms and people I know. Enjoy the day and your whole whirlwind trip to Rochester. We will be thinking of you and the boys. Lots of Love,
The Barefoot Family

Grandma DJ said...

happy birthday to a wonderful and special woman who has added so much love and laughter to our family .. God has surely blessed us all .. love you forever

Mommy said...

Hey, Babe...
Happy Birthday. I'm glad you accepted Tom's offer to inadvertently become a member of our family. Can't wait to see you guys. Hope you treated yourself nice on your special day!